Funding of more than $593,000 has been provided through the 2023-24 to 2027-28 Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement on French-Language Services between Canadian Heritage and the Department of Digital Government and Service NL.
The funding supports four projects that will advance the planning and delivery of services in French throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and will be matched by contributions from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Four recipients have received funding through the agreement:
- 2025 Jeux du Canada Games Host Society
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Memorial University
- MusicNL
- Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
For more information on the recipients and their projects, please see the backgrounder.
This is the third round of funding provided through this agreement. Additional funding is expected to be made available in the coming months. Organizations can contact the Office of French Services at frenchservices@gov.nl.ca for more information.
The Office of French Services is responsible for building the capacity of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to deliver services in French. Staff work closely with community partners to support the development and vitality of Newfoundland and Labrador's Francophone community.
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement on French-Language Services supports programming for the local Francophone community. Nearly 26,000 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians speak both English and French, and more than 5,500 identify French as their first language.
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"Through this agreement with the Federal Government, the Provincial Government is providing direct access to programs and services in French to support Newfoundland and Labrador's vibrant Francophone community. Congratulations to the recipients! We are confident that your valuable projects will support the continued growth and success of this community."
Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs
Learn more
- Recipients of French Language Services Grants Announced
- Recipients of French Language Services Grants Announced
Backgrounder : Funding recipients
For more information
Prince Phillip Drive
St. John's Newfoundland
Canada A1B 4J6
www.gov.nl.ca
